Jump-Starting; Battery - BMW S 1000 RR Rider's Manual

Jump-starting

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The wires leading to the
power socket do not have
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a load-capacity rating adequate
for jump-starting the engine. Ex-
cessively high current can lead
to a cable fire or damage to the
motorcycle electronics.
Do not use the onboard socket
to jump-start the engine of the
motorcycle.
Touching live parts of the
ignition system with the
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engine running can cause electric
shock.
Do not touch parts of the igni-
tion system when the engine is
running.
A short-circuit can result
if the crocodile clips of
the jump leads are accidentally
brought into contact with the
motorcycle.
Use only jump leads fitted with
fully insulated crocodile clips at
both ends.
Jump-starting with a donor-
battery voltage higher than
12 V can damage the motorcycle
electronics.
The battery of the donor vehicle
must have a voltage of 12 V.
When jump-starting the engine,
do not disconnect the battery
from the onboard electrical sys-
tem.
Removing driver's seat (
Run engine of donor vehicle
during jump-starting.
Begin by connecting one end
of red jump lead to positive ter-
minal of discharged battery and
other end to positive terminal
of donor battery.
Then connect one end of black
jumper lead to negative termi-
nal of donor battery, and other
end to negative terminal of dis-
charged battery.
Start engine of the vehicle with
discharged battery in usual
way; if engine does not start,
wait a few minutes before re-
peating attempt in order to pro-
tect starter motor and donor

battery.

Allow both engines to idle for a
few minutes before disconnect-
ing jump leads.
Disconnect jump lead from
negative terminals first, then
disconnect second lead from
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positive terminals.
Installing driver's seat (
Battery
Maintenance instructions
Correct upkeep, recharging and
storage will prolong the life of
the battery and are essential for
recognition of warranty claims.
Compliance with the points be-
low is important in order to maxi-
mize battery life:
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